34-Year-Old Man Pronounced Dead after Skateboard Collision near Wren Avenue

GILROY, CA (September 19, 2023) – Saturday evening, one man was killed in a skateboard accident on First Street.

Police responded to the scene around 9:00 p.m., near Wren and Kern Avenue.

According to reports, the driver of a vehicle struck a man who was riding an electric skateboard in the area. Upon arrival, officers located the man suffering from serious injuries.

Despite life-saving efforts, medical personnel pronounced the 34-year-old man dead at the scene. Although, authorities have not yet released his name or place of residency.

Meanwhile, the involved driver remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation.

No further details regarding the skateboard accident have been released to the public. Gilroy Officials will disclose the deceased person’s identity once the next of kin has been notified. 

Anyone with additional information about the fatal incident is encouraged to contact Sgt. Michael McMahon at (408) 846-0350 or michael.mcmahon@cityofgilroy.org.

Sincere sympathies to the family and friends of the deceased man. Our thoughts are with them during this very difficult time.

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